You’re worried about your child…
Thinking about seeking help for your teen’s emotional or behavioral problems can be quite daunting. You may ask yourself, “what is ‘normal’ teenager behavior and what is problematic?”. All developmentally appropriate adolescent behavior may still feel overwhelming.
No matter what is happening in your child’s life, I am a big advocate of talk therapy for teenagers. Here are two reasons why:
1.Most of us are not born with innate, positive coping skills; they are something we learn along the way.
2.Therapy can provide a safe place where teens can unleash the pressure from every day life with someone who cares but is emotionally removed.
You don’t need to wait for something bad, scary, or heartbreaking to happen before you reach out for help.
I utilize an evidence-based modality called Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). One purpose of CBT is to help people change their thoughts which in turn will change their behavior. This can be done by examining negative self-talk, changing it to a positive voice, and implementing behavior modification techniques, such as relaxation and mindfulness. Please reach out to learn more; I'm honored every time a family asks for my help.
You are not alone. Your child can feel better.
Meet Amorette
Hi there, my name is Amorette O'Brien and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice in Windham, NH. I specialize in working with anxious adolescents; these great kids may have trouble sleeping, focusing in school, experience panic attacks, and/or have a poor self-image.
In therapy at NSFT clients will learn about their triggers, why they experience anxiety, and how they can better manage their reactions to it.
On a personal note, I'm often in awe of my amazing clients; every day they face their fears (unlike me who steers clear of heights!) and keep going. I love to help make their days a bit easier by teaching them the skills to manage their anxiety. Anxiety and fear are necessary emotions but knowing when it is appropriate (running away from a dangerous situation) vs not needed (taking a test, meeting up with new people, etc.) is important.
Feeling in control of anxious thoughts is very important. I look forward to connecting and helping!
